What's up with Poppo?
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But one day, Poppo starts talking funny. His words swish together. He doesn’t sound like my Poppo. When he tells me stories, I cannot understand him. I am always patient. I want Poppo to know I love him just the same. So I ask,
“What’s up with Poppo?”
“Poppo’s fine sweetie,” Mommy tells me.
“Poppo’s sick,” Daddy says. “He has a sickness called ALS but some people call it Lou Gerhig’s Disease. The muscles that help Poppo talk are slowly forgetting how to work. That’s why he talks funny.”
“Give Poppo extra hugs,” says Mommy.
“Dance sweetie, make Poppo laugh,” says Daddy.
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About the Book
Jenny is confused and afraid with all the ways her grandfather is changing. She questions her grandfather's terminal illness, and with the help of her parents, she learns that Poppo's love for her will never change. For more information please visit www.mypoppo.org
About the Author
Annie MacDonald lives in New Hampshire with her husband and three children. She is an elementary school counselor and has worked with young children for over 20 years. What's up with Poppo? is her first book, the beginnings of a series that will include Poppo’s Half-Birthday Wish, Poppo’s Very Best Trick, and Bubbles for Poppo.
For more information please visit: www.mypoppo.org